During the last decade or so, the benefits of aseptic filling technology compared to traditional hot filling techniques have become well known in the food and drink sector. The benefits in terms of product quality have been well documented and discussed.1 However, the environmental benefits, both in terms of energy consumption and typical lifecycle analysis of this packaging method are less understood.
In order to pave the way to sustainably and safely transition to new packaging processes—the need for an extensive label and artwork management solution is paramount.
The 2025 deadline for zero plastic waste and sustainable packaging is swiftly approaching. The pressure is on businesses to take responsibility for their environmental consequences and packaging is taking center stage in the entire sustainability discussion. Any changes to packaging as a result of new sustainability goals so often places essential labeling and artwork on the back foot, but forgetting to integrate this into the process can bring long delays in production and in the worst case scenario, expensive product recalls.